• Working With SmartSync
  • Publishing a Working Papers File
  • Creating a Synchronized Copy of a File
  • Connecting to a Parent File
  • Opening a Client File
  • Closing a Sync File
  • Abandoning Sync Copies
  • Returning SmartSync Files to a Non-Sync State
  • Replacing the Server Copy
  • Opening the Top-Level Parent File
  • Applying Changes to the Top-Level Parent File
  • Creating a Sync Copy for Another User
  • Managing Sync Copies
  • Creating a Synchronized Copy of Consolidated Files
  • Creating a Consolidation in a SmartSync Environment
  • Working Online
  • Working Offline
  • Sync Status
  • Synchronization Properties
  • Clear Synchronization Information Command
  • Publish to Server / Replace Server Copy
  • SmartSync and Lockdown
  • Consolidations With SmartSync
  • Working with Synchronized Consolidated Files
  • Templates and SmartSync
  • Locking documents for exclusive use

Creating a Sync Copy for Another User

Although not recommended, it is possible to create a sync copy for another user.

Procedure

Copying a Sync Copy

1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the location of the sync copy.
2. Copy the file, including the _Sync folder, to a network location accessible by the other user.
3. Open the local sync copy.
4. On the SmartSync tab, click Delete Copy.
5. Have the other user open the sync copy to correct the synchronization hierarchy.

Moving a Sync Copy

1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the location of the sync copy.
2. Move the file, including the _Sync folder, to a network location accessible by the other user.
3. Have the other user open the sync copy to correct the synchronization hierarchy.

Results

A sync copy is available to the other user.